Day: December 29, 2017

IMPHAL |Dec 29

The Governor of Manipur has extended the service of chief secretary RR Rashmi for another 3 months. His date of superannuation is 31/12/2017. However, the power conferred under Rule 16 of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules ,1958 and prior approval of the Centre has granted the extension of service uptill 31/3/2018, an order from the department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms stated.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Dec 29

Chitra Khwairakpam and Takhallemabam Chosini Devi have won the best singer and best lyricist awards in the 14th Best of Apunba Manipur Matam Isei Kanglup (AMMIK) 2017 mega final held today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound.

Sanasam Rani Devi and Ksh. Devendra Singh got the second and third best prizes singers. Labango Ningthoujam and Rani Ningombam were honoured as the second and third best lyricists.

Twelve singers participated in the event from four district of the state. Jiten Khaidem, B. Bokulchandra Sharma, K. Shanta, Kh Rajeshwori and Jawaharlal were the jury members.

Speaking at the occasion as chief guest, Art and Culture minister, L. Jayantakumar Singh asserted that singing a song is not an easy task. A song can express a lot of things and music cannot be taken lightly, he added.

Mentioning about the Government Music College of the state, minister suggested that people of the state should take the benefit from the institutions by imparting professional courses. Appreciating the efforts of Apunba Manipur Matam Esei Kanglup (AMMIK), the minister also stated that AMMIK will produce many more talented singers in future.

Attending the function as president, S. Tijendra Singh, who is the president, AMMIK said that the programme is organised in order to hunt the young singing talents of the state and also to ignite the sense of patriotism to the young generation. He also sought the cooperation from the public and appealed to encourage the artists of the state.

Secretary of Manipur State Film Development Society, Hamom Naba Singh said in the past there were songs and lyrics which have been imitated from other languages. But with the coming of new lyricist and many talented music composers the style of music has changed. The lyricist and the music composers of the state should concentrate on their path and the music of the state will automatically bring fame, he appealed.

IMPHAL | Dec 29

Chief of army staff, USYM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC, general Bipin Rawat arrived in the state on a two day visit to IGAR (South) from December 28 to 29.

A release said the COAS was accompanied by leitenant general Abhay Krishna, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, general officer commanding in chief eastern army command and lieutenant genral Anil Chauhan, AVSM, SM, VSM, general officer commanding spears corps.

Meanwhile, major general, Virendra Singh, VSM, inspector general Assam Rifles (South) and all rank of Assam Rifles extend warm greetings and goodwill to the people of Manipur and wish everyone a Very Happy New Year, it said.

IG Assam Rifles (South) conveys his earnest message of peace, harmony, unity and understanding on this joyous occasion and wishes that all the goodwill should bring us together, irrespective of caste, creed and faith, the release continued. To commemorate the New Year, we all must take a resolve to weed out the inimical elements of the society and tread towards the path of unity, peace and prosperity, it said.  May the lord almighty bless us all with joy and happiness and guide us in our endeavours towards building a strong and prosperous nation, it added.

In the meantime, in continuation of its effort to bolster the bond with local populace in the remote areas of Manipur, 29 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised a “New Year Cultural Programme” at Joupi on 29 Dec 2017. All the villages in the area of responsibility were invited at Joupi, Chandel District wherein they showcased their culture by traditional dance, it said. 

The large turnout of around 300 villagers, all charged with energy was indeed an achievement, the release informed. Career counselling seminar was also organised where participating youth were apprised about multiple career options including selection in Army and Assam Rifles, it continued.  Such a huge turnout was the testimony of their interest and zealous approach to achieve something in life, it said adding various other games and events were organised which saw large scale participation of the local villagers.

The event culminated with prize distribution to the winners and enthusiastic participants, it added. Con consequam eost repedis dolorum fugit ella del ipit mo in res el minctas autate nobit, consequia volo blandi occae ist, sed eveliti ntius, officid estium int lit, tem harionsed quidundae inus del inctorrorat mostiatem ipsaperia necerep elignimus mossimi nvellit volese lantota turibea corporrum il earum essendandunt qui idelibus sam, sed unt as eos ipictibusam rerro et ea commoloreste nonsequam sum quaestio coratem volorem la velentiis in cus audis velest, sum voluptatiam, consed moloreprovid mo digenis explis estrum sam, corporupit as dolorit experibust, sum la natem que perchil iumquamus.